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Swollen Foot, Pain Moving Towards Shin, Bleeding Above Ankle. Plastering Done. Bleeding Cause Of Worry?
My mother s foot is swollen and hurting down the shin. Yesterday it started to bleed about two inches above the ankle but She did not remember cutting or bouncing her foot . It bled heavy for a little while Until I pressed it and placed. Plaster on the spot which seemed like a little Nick but it bleed so much that I am concerned
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. First thing you must clarify is Swollen foot is either Chronic or Acute. If it is acute with bleeding foot and pain, may be due to Snake bite. So bleeding time, clotting time and other blood parameters to be checked immediately and proper anti venom must be given in time. It may also be due to other bleeding disorders. Anyway if the bleeding is not controlled, it is better to check blood parameters and take proper treatment.
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Swollen Foot, Pain Moving Towards Shin, Bleeding Above Ankle. Plastering Done. Bleeding Cause Of Worry?
Hello, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. First thing you must clarify is Swollen foot is either Chronic or Acute. If it is acute with bleeding foot and pain, may be due to Snake bite. So bleeding time, clotting time and other blood parameters to be checked immediately and proper anti venom must be given in time. It may also be due to other bleeding disorders. Anyway if the bleeding is not controlled, it is better to check blood parameters and take proper treatment. Take care